Jaymann's Blog – January 2012 Archive (11)

Friday, January 27, 2012: Sorry, I’ve been mighty remiss in updating in here but the lack of actual angling coupled with the overflow of political fishing stuff has had me more in the research mode than the updating mode.

I do have to touch on my favorite always-there subject. The weather remains a thing of beauty – for those of us not liking deep freezes or soaring heating bills. We’ll be flirting…

MANN’S HOOK ASS-URED PATCH: I just have to pass on this little chat I had with an angling gal I’ve known long enough to be, let’s say, blunt with her. I noticed she had lost a bit of weight and told her so.

Man note: It is always just fine to tell a woman it looks like she has lost some weight, even if she’s three sizes larger than the last time you saw her. It is catastrophically…

We’re about to see some flakes but don’t be throwing out your back maneuvering that plow onto your truck. Not only will any snow accumulation be small but I’m thinking a warm front could move through the area and actual hike temps way up through tomorrow.

What’s more, the 50s are once again in the near-forecast. Virtually the entire coming week will flirt with 50 on a daily basis, right through next weekend. There might even be one of…

Monday, January 16, 2012: That was a true polar blast. Still, it was little more than seasonable.

I did loads of outdoors time and it was actually feeling mighty good out there once the chill was nudged out by brisk activity.

I metal detected a Pinelands spot where an old hunting lodge once stood, prior to 1925 (burn down date). I’d been there a couple times in the past, looking for a highly desirable albeit oft overlooked collectible: lead patch…

Thursday, January 12, 2012: Holgate is closed, again. The combination of astronomically high tides and coastal weather inclemency has led to the ramp portion of the access road to be washed out.

While not many anglers head down there this time of year, it is still a very popular winter stop for visitors, including more than a few new buggy owners wanting to see what the south end sands are all about. Also, a goodly number of folks like to grab a clam or two from the Westside…

Fri. Jan. 6, 2011: Warm air has moved in and goodly number of fishing folks have launched into a new year, trying the beach and boat. Here's a B-Barn report forwarded to me: *** "On Friday Renegade hosted another open boat jigging only trip for Trophy bass. Pushed back our departure time based on the latest and greatest intel and after yesterday's dismisal trip.

"Well all I can say it was the turn around of all time, simpy text book. Called Capt Mike on the big Gambler to give…

I’m no fan of the cold but I’ve still been deep in the outback during this entire short-lived kinda-frigid spell. I’ve been treasure hunting (metal detectoring), digging old dumps sites and trying a bit of tracking. Despite the relative warmth for the past couple months, I’ve been hard pressed to find much wildlife activity. I have no idea why. And, no, it’s not because the coyote are eating everything. There is also a low showing of those…

At least two January stripers caught in the surf by two different anglers. Both were small fish but there is this rush catching bass this late into the year. Nope, it's not officially the 2012 bass fishing year yet.

Well, if you’re out there and a-fish, you must officially have your 2011 NJ Angler registry Card, via the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registryat…